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Seagrass Restoration in the Indian River Lagoon

Seagrasses are the foundation of our estuaries, but they are often overlooked by anglers, boaters, and seafood consumers. Even the term “seagrass” is misleading, as these plants are not grasses, but a diverse set of submerged flowering plants that occupy coastal ecosystems worldwide.

Hobe Sound Nature Center News

The Nature Center is seeking volunteers to participate in the annual Jonathan Dickinson State Park Christmas Bird Count on Sunday, December 27th.

Casting for birdie – How birds can help anglers improve their inshore game

Successful offshore anglers know that scanning for birds can lead them to a sailfish or a school of dolphin. Learn to use them to your advantage! Make scanning for birds part of your regular routine, and you’ll start putting more fish in the boat.

St. Lucie County Pond Recently Stocked with Bluegill and Redear Sunfish

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation commission (FWC), in partnership with the Treasure Coast Research and Development Authority, recently stocked 3,500 bluegill and redear sunfish into the 7-acre pond at the St. Lucie County Treasure Coast Research Park.

Gray FishTag Research Growing in More Than Costa Rica

The very successful 2015 fishing season is coming to an end and Gray FishTag Research is gearing up for yet …

UPDATE: St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program

Another year of artificial reefing in St. Lucie County is winding down. This summer’s construction activity resulted in another 1,500-ton secondary concrete reef being deployed 400 feet west of the 1,500-ton reef deployed in 2014.

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Southern Musky Fever Relief

Expectations were low, but the trip quickly turned unforgettable when a big fish hit the fly just 45 minutes into the float. Sometimes the best cure for musky fever is simply getting on the water and giving it a shot.

North Carolina’s Roanoke River Striper Fantasy

North Carolina’s Roanoke River delivers world-class striped bass action each spring, with massive spawning runs near Weldon offering anglers a shot at 100-fish days. From live bait to topwater and fly, it’s one of the most exciting and accessible striper fisheries on the East Coast.

Bonefish 101

The bonefish, considered one of the most often sought after saltwater game fish, is elusive, spooky, and fast, a ghost like fish that poses a real challenge to fly fisherman. It makes its home in some of the most beautiful tropic locations worldwide.

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